The best bars & nightlife in Saint Louis Park

25 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Ales, IPAs & seasonal beers in an industrial-style brewery with growler bottles to fill & take away.

4848 W 35th St (St Louis Park)

Ales, IPAs & seasonal beers in an industrial-style brewery with growler bottles to fill & take away.

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Nightingale

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Intimate eatery & cocktail lounge with snacks, bruschetta & New American plates meant for sharing.

2551 Lyndale Ave S (Minneapolis)

Intimate eatery & cocktail lounge with snacks, bruschetta & New American plates meant for sharing.

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Rustic-chic spot pairing craft cocktails and wine with pizzas, pastas, oysters, and Italian small plates.

201 N Washington Ave (Minneapolis)

Rustic-chic spot pairing craft cocktails and wine with pizzas, pastas, oysters, and Italian small plates.

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Laid-back, upscale, dog-friendly cocktail bar and distillery dishing out spirits, liqueurs, and brandies.

6309 Cambridge St (St Louis Park)

Laid-back, upscale, dog-friendly cocktail bar and distillery dishing out spirits, liqueurs, and brandies.

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Silver Fern

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Casual, cozy, modern café serving coffee and wine flights alongside sandwiches and pastries.

114 E Hennepin Ave (Minneapolis)

Casual, cozy, modern café serving coffee and wine flights alongside sandwiches and pastries.

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Relaxed bistro featuring refined American & Continental cuisine plus a playful tiki bar.

359 13th Ave NE (Minneapolis)

Relaxed bistro featuring refined American & Continental cuisine plus a playful tiki bar.

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Barbette

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All-day neighborhood bistro with a vibrant, hip ambiance presenting French fare & live music.

1600 W Lake St (Minneapolis)

All-day neighborhood bistro with a vibrant, hip ambiance presenting French fare & live music.

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Beer, wine, and spirits served in an easygoing neighborhood bar.

4307 Upton Ave S (Minneapolis)

Beer, wine, and spirits served in an easygoing neighborhood bar.

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Snug, homey bar featuring an array of wines by the glass & bottle, plus snacks & nightly live music.

2827 Hennepin Ave (Minneapolis)

Snug, homey bar featuring an array of wines by the glass & bottle, plus snacks & nightly live music.

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American cuisine & cocktails served in a sophisticated atmosphere with a range of live music.

6161 Hwy 65 NE (Minneapolis)

American cuisine & cocktails served in a sophisticated atmosphere with a range of live music.

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The Briar

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Need a cozy spot this week? The Briar pours cocktails, wine and beer, brews proper coffee and tea, and turns it into a low-key hang with…

1231 Washington St NE (Minneapolis)

Need a cozy spot this week? The Briar pours cocktails, wine and beer, brews proper coffee and tea, and turns it into a low-key hang with legit tasty food plus free-to-play QuizBang Trivia that keeps things fun without the Sunday scaries.

From the Minneapolis newsletter, August 15, 2026

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Located in a bar basement, this comedy club has frequent shows & free Friday open-mic nights.

400 E Hennepin Ave Basement (Minneapolis)

Located in a bar basement, this comedy club has frequent shows & free Friday open-mic nights.

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Bar Brava

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Laid-back eatery with a rotating menu featuring local & Spanish tapas & mains, plus natural wines.

1914 N Washington Ave (Minneapolis)

Laid-back eatery with a rotating menu featuring local & Spanish tapas & mains, plus natural wines.

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Cozy haunt pairing eclectic small plates & gourmet sandwiches with a robust wine selection.

4950 France Ave S (Edina)

Cozy haunt pairing eclectic small plates & gourmet sandwiches with a robust wine selection.

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Warm hangout with a wine list featuring bottles and flights from around the globe.

1434 W 31st St (Minneapolis)

Warm hangout with a wine list featuring bottles and flights from around the globe.

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Deli making sandwiches, beer, ice cream, wine, liquor and cheese for takeout or dining in.

8020 Minnetonka Blvd (St Louis Park)

Deli making sandwiches, beer, ice cream, wine, liquor and cheese for takeout or dining in.

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Refined eatery offers California-inspired cuisine, cocktails & patio seating in a relaxed setting.

3906 Excelsior Blvd (St Louis Park)

Refined eatery offers California-inspired cuisine, cocktails & patio seating in a relaxed setting.

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Convivial nightspot featuring comedy headliners, plus a bar, restaurant & dinner-show packages.

708 N 1st St (Minneapolis)

Convivial nightspot featuring comedy headliners, plus a bar, restaurant & dinner-show packages.

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Cool cocktail bar featuring house-distilled spirits & glass walls for views of the production space.

6409 Cambridge St (St Louis Park)

Cool cocktail bar featuring house-distilled spirits & glass walls for views of the production space.

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Casual venue for weddings and other events, showcasing aging wines, artwork and eclectic decor.

6415 Cambridge St (Minneapolis)

Casual venue for weddings and other events, showcasing aging wines, artwork and eclectic decor.

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Airy hangout with a patio & an industrial vibe offering a cider menu, plus crêpes & pickleball.

701 SE 9th St (Minneapolis)

Airy hangout with a patio & an industrial vibe offering a cider menu, plus crêpes & pickleball.

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Rooftop bar with downtown views (Minneapolis skyline) and a tapas menu, plus fire pits.

5075 Wayzata Blvd (St Louis Park)

Rooftop bar with downtown views (Minneapolis skyline) and a tapas menu, plus fire pits.

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Wine-focused bistro for flights and bottles with a casual atmosphere and charcuterie.

1129 Washington Ave S (Minneapolis)

Wine-focused bistro for flights and bottles with a casual atmosphere and charcuterie.

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Minneapolis's own The Comedy Room at Sisyphus pairs fresh pours with legit stand-up, with an easy events calendar when you want to lock in…

712 Ontario Ave W (Minneapolis)

Minneapolis's own The Comedy Room at Sisyphus pairs fresh pours with legit stand-up, with an easy events calendar when you want to lock in plans without texting twelve group chats. Scoop tickets, sip something from the tap list, and let comics handle the punchlines while you handle the pints.

From the Minneapolis newsletter, August 10, 2026

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Festive wine bar and eatery pairing seasonal Mediterranean eats with Spanish wines, sangria and cocktails, plus brunch.

508 N Washington Ave Ste 120 (Minneapolis)

Festive wine bar and eatery pairing seasonal Mediterranean eats with Spanish wines, sangria and cocktails, plus brunch.

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